"Lady, just go." It tool Libra a moment to get over the shock of seeing Van. She held her son tightly to her chest as she ran down the stairs. She had to get away. At the bottom of the stairs she ran into someone. Chid grabed Libra's arms to keep her from falling.
"Hitomi what's wrong?" he asked. Not since she had first came back from Fanila had he saw such fear in her eyes.
"He knows who I am." Those simple words were all she had to utter.
"Oh, let's get you on the airship going home." Chid took Folken from her arms. the little boy had tears running down his cheeks.
"I won't ever run away again. Uncal Chid, I promise." Chid kissed his forhead.
"Don't worry, Folken, jsut don't cry."
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Van watched as the girl drew her sword. It was like he was watching every thing in slow motion. Hitomi was here. he had never left. She had a son. The shock was so great he felt his knees began to tremble.
"I can't believe it, she never went away... Why didn't she come back?" He had forgoten that Ren was till there untill she spoke.
"You told her never to come back.You also shattered the only thing that bound your hearts closer that even love." Her voice held no emotion at all. Van glaced down to look at his ring. 'The only thing that bound us... Was that why I felt such pain?' When Van glaced up again she was gone.
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The airship was preped and ready when Ren ran up. Chid's eyes were sad as he told her good-bye.
"Make sure she get's home safly. and take care of yourself too." He kissed her softly on the cheek. Ren looked at him one last time then she climbed abourd the airship headed for home. A house next to the graves of all the fallen Freedom Fighters. Ren nodded to the piolet and went to find Libra.
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It's almsot time. I wish I could see the look on that old mans face.
I did what what he couldn't....
I have the key in my hand...
I will open the gate to Destiny's Way...
I will make them my Pawns....Yes Little dragon....Yes...
Come to me....bring the Kng of Dragons to me as well....
I'll have both keys then.....
The key to revenge and the key to the powers of Heaven....
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Van walked into the ball room. As soon as he had gotten over the shock, questions began to pour through his mind. The only one that seemed likly to have the answers was Chid.
Chid looked at Van when he came through the door. Their eyes met. Chid slowly stood and went out a small doorway hidden in the shadows. Van followed. Inside he found the room lite by a lone candle, Chis stood by the window.
"Before you say a word Van, I want you to know that I only did what I could to ehlp her and to keep her safe." Van sighed and ran a hand threw his hair.
"Chid, that was HItomi, she never went home." Chid nodded.
"Was that her...blood...son...?" Chid never answered he just looked Van in the eye. Anger rose up in Van.
"Why did no one tell me I had a son? That my wife was still here?"
"You told her not to come BACK! She asked us nevr to tell. You broke your vow." Chid's angery words were like a slap in the face.
"She broke hers first. She was to do every thing possible for the kingdom." Even to his own ears this exuse sounded too weak. Van began to pace back and forth rapidly.
"She has spent the last 3 years advising myself and other Kings. She also took over the Freedom Fighters. Libra helps develping countries with their governments. She has kept her vow. She helped keep peace for the whole world." Van stoped paceing.
"She's been doing all that and I still didn't know she was here." His voice was full of self-loathing.
"Cid I msut see her. Where is she?" Chis would never have told his old teacher where Libra was, except for the desprate look in Van's eyes. It was the look of a drwoning man beging for help.
"Van, I thing she went home, to her manor house in the country. I gave her the land her comrades died on." Chid watched as Van's eyes lite up with thankfulness.
"Thank you Chid. I'm sorry you had to carry all this on your young shoulders for so long." Van walked over to the window. Chid watched him remove his shirt.
"Van," he called out," If you hurt my Godson or my lead Advisor again, I'll make you regret it." Van turned as looked him in the eye. A silent understanding formed between them.
"You have my word."
End of chapter
A/N
Another short one. I'm glad I have the time to type this out today. THis is the 3rd chapter in a row! WHOOO HOOO!!!
Maybe I'll get the rest of the story up today Minna-san!! Will that make you happy Allison?? Jessie?? I hope so!! Thanks for all you you that have been reviewing on FF.net!! I really love you guys!!
